Široki TT Kabeli returned to the winning track by beating Krka in Novo mesto

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 8, Friday, 13 November 2026:

Krka – ŠIROKI TT KABELI 79:100 (12:23, 23:25, 28:23, 16:29)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: On Friday night, Široki TT Kabeli have prevailed over Krka on the road in Leon Štukelj Sports Hall in Novo mesto. This way, the Široki Brijeg squad have returned to the winning track after three consecutive defeats, and will be on a 4:3 record after Round 8, still firmly in the race for a spot in the Top 8. On the other side, Krka have suffered their 6th loss of the season, following the last round win over Igokea m:tel, and are on a 1:6 record after Round 8.

Key moments: Široki TT Kabeli made an excellent start to the game, establishing control early with an impressive offensive display. The visitors built a double-digit advantage in the opening quarter, leading 23:12 after ten minutes. They maintained their momentum in the second period, keeping Krka at a safe distance and entering halftime with a comfortable 48:35 lead. However, the home side refused to surrender. Krka improved their offensive performance after the break, scoring 28 points in the third quarter and reducing the deficit to eight points (63:71) heading into the final period. Nevertheless, Široki responded emphatically in the decisive quarter. Led by Tayler Persons and Chavaughn Lewis, the visitors regained complete control of the contest, extending their advantage into double digits once again. An impressive 29:16 fourth-quarter performance ensured that Široki reached the 100-point mark and celebrated a commanding road victory. 

Man of the match: Chavaughn Lewis delivered an outstanding all-around performance for Široki TT Kabeli, finishing with 21 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and an index rating of 26, the highest of any player on the court. He converted 8 of his 12 two-point attempts, his only three-pointer and both free throws, playing a crucial role in his team's victory.

Can't trick the stats: Široki's exceptional shooting efficiency proved decisive. The visitors converted 29 of their 45 two-point attempts (64.4%), compared to Krka's 18-of-36 shooting (50%). Široki also dominated the points in the paint category (54:32) and won the rebounding battle 29:21. Interestingly, Krka made more three-pointers (10:7), but the visitors' superiority inside the arc more than compensated for that difference.